Record number of Illinois students take AP exams
Twice as many Illinois seniors take AP exam than a decade ago  Springfield, Il – The Illinois State Board of...
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Campaign for Better Health Care responds to Federal District Judge Ruling on ACA Provision
Florida Federal District Judge Declares One Provision of Affordable Care Act “Unconstitutional† Chicago, IL – A federal district judge...
University of Mary Washington to celebrate 50th Anniversary of Freedom Rides, Civil Rights Leader
Fredericksburg, VA (BlackNews.com)Â - Â The University of Mary Washington will launch a semester-long celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Freedom...
Henry Louis Gates to deliver lecture during Northwestern University’s Black History Month celebration
Public events include a cultural festival, play, lectures, art exhibition and more Evanston, IL – A lecture by Henry Louis...
Physicians Medical Forum hosts “Doctors on Board Program” to recruit and retain African American physicians to practice in the Oakland/San Francisco Bay area
Pre-med students, college students, and high school seniors invited to take part  (Distributed through BlackNews.com) According to an article...
State Superintendent to recognize Jones College Prep for Academic Excellence
Chicago high school named to Illinois Honor Roll more than any other school in state  Chicago, IL — Illinois State...
Jesse White and the Chicago Cubs unveil new permanent Cubs License Plate
Money Raised From the License Plates to Support Public Schools Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White and the Chicago Cubs...
Illinois Students Selected for U.S. Senate Youth Program
Delegates to travel to D.C. and receive $5,000 scholarship  Springfield, IL – The Illinois State Board of Education joins...
State Board recommends restoration of education funding and modest increase
$261 million increase from FY 2009 still well below the EFAB            recommendation     Springfield, IL — The Illinois State Board of...
A Victory for children; “Huckleberry Finn” is losing the N-Word
By Attorney Roy Miller (Distributed through BlackNews.com) I applaud Auburn University professor Alan Gribben for realizing that children have hearts...
